January weather forecast
Ridgecrest, CA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ridgecrest, California, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

Ridgecrest's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a still cool 54.9°F (12.7°C), subtly shifts from December's 52.5°F (11.4°C). The average temperature drops to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) during the night in the month of January.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

In Ridgecrest, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 rainfall days, and 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Ridgecrest is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:16 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ridgecrest. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in January translates into this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ridgecrest in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Ridgecrest, is 54.9°F (12.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Ridgecrest is 47%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Ridgecrest, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Ridgecrest, snow does not fall in January through October and December.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgecrest have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:16 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgecrest have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Ridgecrest, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average temperature in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average pressure in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average wind speed in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average humidity in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average rainfall in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (4.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average snowfall in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February, November and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (23.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average UV index in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in January
Ridgecrest, CA

Average visibility in January - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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